Kim Hye-soo Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Debut, Unveiling Upcoming Projects

Esteemed actress Kim Hye-soo is celebrating her 40th anniversary since her debut.

On the 13th, Kim shared photos on her social media with a caption that read, "We planned to have brunch together after a long time, but you gave me an unexpected gift, my dear sisters." In the released photos, Kim is seen smiling brightly next to a large '40' balloon and various colored heart balloons, accompanied by a small card.

She is particularly capturing attention with her youthful charm, posing playfully with a tiara-shaped balloon hat, showcasing her enduring beauty and lovely appeal. Kim, who trained in Taekwondo from a young age, first entered the entertainment industry in 1985 at the age of 15. She was discovered by a commercial director looking for a girl to perform a Taekwondo scene for a chocolate drink advertisement, making her debut as a 'Taekwondo girl'.

The same year, director Lee Hwang-rim cast her in the lead role of the film 'Kambo' (Gambo). She played Na-young, a nightclub singer opposite actor Park Joong-hoon, marking her official acting debut. She quickly gained attention as a teen star after skillfully portraying adult roles in dramas like 'Samogok' and 'Soon-shim-i'. Over the past four decades, she has solidified her status as a leading actress in South Korea, excelling in both dramas and films.

Meanwhile, Kim Hye-soo recently completed filming for the tvN drama 'Second Signal,' a sequel to the popular 2016 series 'Signal.' The drama sees her reuniting with original cast members Jo Jin-woong and Lee Je-hoon, raising anticipation among viewers. Additionally, Kim has been confirmed as the host for the second day of the '2025 MAMA AWARDS,' set to take place on November 28th and 29th at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, where she is expected to make a radiant appearance.

With her continuous pursuit of new roles and performances, anticipation is high for what 'great actress' Kim Hye-soo will do next, even as she marks her 40th year in the industry.

Korean netizens have flooded her social media with congratulatory messages, commenting things like, "Already 40 years? Time flies!" and "Her beauty and acting are still timeless." Many expressed their excitement for her upcoming projects.